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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,137.91, 48,473.56 and 21,704.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,137.91, 48,473.56 and 21,704.33 is: 29,941.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,137.91 : 48,473.56 = 21,704.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,137.91/48,473.56 = 21,704.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,137.91x = 48,473.56 × 21,704.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,137.91x = 1,052,086,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,086,142.51/35,137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,941.63

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